France forward Kylian Mbappe did not take part in training on the eve of their World Cup semi-final against Belgium.
Kevin De Bruyne’s World Cup performances are worthy of greater praise, according to Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez.
Ashley Young insists there is no point England celebrating setting up a World Cup semi-final against Croatia as they ‘haven’t won anything yet’. (more…)
West Ham have announced the signing of Jack Wilshere on a three-year contract after the England midfielder was released by Arsenal.
Mario Mandzukic says Croatia teammate Luka Modric deserves to be a frontrunner for Russia 2018’s Golden Ball. (more…)
Cristiano Ronaldo has been heavily linked with a move to Juventus, much to the delight of the club’s new midfielder Emre Can. (more…)
Luis Enrique has been appointed Spain’s new head coach following the pre-World Cup sacking of Julen Lopetegui, the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has confirmed.
For a dominant midfielder aiming to make their mark in the latter stages of an international tournament, Zinedine Zidane indisputably remains the benchmark in the modern era. (more…)
Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic is in career-best form at the World Cup, according to coach Zlatko Dalic.
England midfielder Jordan Henderson is hopeful over his fitness ahead of his team’s World Cup semi-final against Croatia.